Westin W3 8-Braid Braided Line 1500m 0.128mm 5kg

Westin W3 8-Braid — Salt-Ready Braided Line Built for Tough Conditions

The Westin W3 8-Braid in Smokey Grey is a purpose-built saltwater braided line designed for sea trout and coastal anglers who demand durability, casting precision, and low wind-knot risk.

Double Dura-Coating for Stiffness and Smoothness

Casting repeatedly into stiff onshore winds puts constant demand on your line. The W3 8-Braid uses a Double Dura-Coating gel process that adds firmness to the braid, significantly reducing wind knots. The same coating creates a hydrophobic, low-friction surface that repels water and flows smoothly through your guides.

Japanese UHMPE Fibres with 32-Weave Construction

Made from high-grade Japanese UHMPE (Ultra High Molecular Polyethylene) fibres, this 8-carrier braid uses 32 interlacings per inch to produce a round, compact profile. The result is excellent abrasion resistance, consistent diameter, and long-lasting colour stability — the line is dye-soaked, oven-cured, and sealed with a double gel coating to lock in the Smokey Grey finish.

Choose the Right Variant

The W3 8-Braid Smokey Grey 1500 m is available in five diameters to suit different rods, reels, and target species:

• 0.08 mm / 3 kg — ultra-light setups, finesse lure fishing for sea trout in calm conditions

• 0.10 mm / 3.5 kg — light spinning, smaller coastal lures, clear or shallow water

• 0.128 mm / 5 kg — mid-range all-rounder for sea trout spinning; balanced casting distance and strength for most coastal conditions

• 0.148 mm / 6.1 kg — heavier lures, stronger tides, larger sea trout or early-season bass

• 0.165 mm / 7.9 kg — powerful setups, large plugs or metal jigs, rough saltwater environments

Facts

• Spool length: 1500 m

• Line diameter: 0.128 mm

• Breaking strain: 5 kg

• Carrier count: 8

• Weave density: 32 interlacings per inch

• Material: Japanese UHMPE

• Coating: Double Dura-Coating (gel process)

• Profile: round

• Colour: Smokey Grey

• Water type: saltwater